What does the name Angel mean?

The name Angel means "Heavenly messenger".

What is the origin of the name Angel?

Angel is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 613 babies were named Angel in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Angel is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 613 ↘

All-Time Total: 99,691

Peak Year: 2002

Angel is derived from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger." It has been used as a given name in various cultures and languages.

Girl names closely related to Angel

Serenity Mariah Ariyah Trinity Heaven Harmony Jordyn Maliyah

Boy names closely related to Angel

Malachi Kobe Preston Darius Jace Micah Malik Hendrix

Names with similar meaning to Angel

Angela Angeles Angelia Angelica Angelina Angeline Angelique Angelita

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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